Online Therapy: Sex & Intimacy, Couples counselling and Relationship therapy, ENM, Kink-aware, Trauma-informed | Trusting Heart
Specialist psychosexual & Relationship Therapist and Couples Counsellor | Based in CHEster CH1 & nationwide
Online Specialist Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy | Sex-positive | Couples counselling | ENM | Sex and Porn addictions (CSB) | Kink-aware | Nationwide UK | Based in Chester
Rebeca Johnson
Dip, PGDip, MBACP & RegCOSRT
As a COSRT Sex and Relationship Specialist and an Integrative Counsellor, I work with individuals, couples and multiple partnered people that are facing problems around Sex, Intimacy, Relationships and Trauma that are causing anxiety, depression, embarrassment, frustration or shame.
Does This Sound Like You?
Are you experiencing erection and ejaculation issues?
Do you have concerns around sex or porn addiction?
Have you been experiencing pain during penetration?
Are you having issues with reaching an orgasm?
Couples...
Do you find yourselves being in the same loop of arguing?
Is your relationship lacking in intimacy?
Has porn become an issue in your relationship?
Has there be a discovery of an affair or betrayal, are you hoping to get the trust back?
Are you looking for therapy to repair your relationship?
Are you curious about ENM within your relationship?
Kinky Folk...
Are you needing a safe space to explore challenges or questions around your engagement with your kink lifestyle?
I offer a non pathologising space to help you be curious, openminded and understanding of your kink.
You No Longer Need To Struggle I Am Here To Support You!
Areas of Sex Therapy I Specialise In
- Low desire to no sexual interest
- Painful sex during penetration
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Ejaculation problems
- Delay Ejaculation (DE)
- Premature Ejaculation (PE)
- Mismatched sexual needs
- Orgasm difficulties
- Sexual identity
- Trauma
- Problematic sexual behaviours
- Compulsive sexual behaviour (CSB)
- Sex addiction
- Porn addiction
- Issues related to Kink, Fetish and BDSM interests and practices
Areas of Couples Therapy I Specialise In
- Communication problems
- Feeling not heard or seen in your relationship
- Blaming and shaming behaviours
- Recovering from an infidelity
- Healing from an affair
- Feeling distant from your partner
- Missing connection and togetherness
- Constant arguing and disagreeing
- Mismatched sexual interests
- Couples counselling
- Relationship therapy
- Marriage counselling
Why Choose a Sex and Relationship Therapist?
Are you looking for support from a professional who has trained in a specialist field, to help you work through a specific issues?
As an experienced COSRT Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, I have trained to a high professional standard to specialise in working within the themes of sex, intimacy and relationship problems and have studied extensively in this field.
How I Work
We are all unique and I tailor make all my sessions for each individual, couple and multiple partnered people to help you towards your goals, ensuring your sessions are specific to your needs.
I use a range of therapeutic interventions of Bio-Pyscho-Social lens of Clinical Sexology. I may set homework at the end of a session to help you move towards your goals more effectively. In my trauma work I combine the Rewind technique, in helping you create change from your past experiences.
Short-Term Therapy
Some sex and relationship concerns may be resolved within 8 to 12 sessions, sessions are tailored to your needs. Whether you are working towards a specific goal or feel that longer support would be more beneficial, I will work at your pace. The choice is always yours.
Long-Term Therapy
Long-term relationship conflicts often require a deeper level of support in couples therapy. I use relational evidence-based therapeutic approaches of rupture to repair to help you break free from the blaming and shaming cycle in your relationships. By fostering curiosity instead of judgement, I will support you in moving towards a place of genuine understanding, appreciation and lasting connection.
Couples Therapy
I offer a first session as a consultation to collect as much information from you both, in understand the issues you are bringing to therapy. From this I get a clear understanding in how to help you as a couple. I work in a relational way to help bring understanding and clarity for you both.
I blend the approaches of Gottman Method, Imago Therapy, Attachment Theory and Terry Real's relational therapy in my couples work.
Ethical Non Monogamy (ENM) and Open Relationships
I support Ethical Non Monogamy (ENM) and Open Relationships in my Private practice. I work within Niki D's approach of the Seven Stages of Opening Up. By helping couples, polycules and open relationships, in exploring and navigating the rules, boundaries and agreements to help you achieve a mutual respect and understanding within your open relationships.
As an experienced and qualified COSRT Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and a Qualified Integrative Counsellor. I offer a Sex- Positive inclusive practice that is Trauma-Informed and Kink-Aware, for all Genders, Sexual Orientations, Neurodivergences and Relationship Dynamics.
Qualifications
- Clinical Sexology, Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy - CICS - COSRT Accred - Level 7
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling - ABC Awards - Level 4
- Counselling Skills - ABC Awards - Level 3
- Counselling Skills - ABC Awards - Level 2
- Certificate in Online Counselling - Counselling Tutor
Extended Training CPD
Every year I partake in the minimum of 30 hours of CPD to adhere to COSRT's ethical standards
Below is a brief summary of some of the CPD I have done.
- Suicidal Awareness - Dr Andrew Reeves
- Bereavement Counselling - Dr John Wilson
- Monogamy Versus Non Monogamy - Pink Therapy
- Working with Couples and Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (CSB) - COSRT Accred
- Working with Partners affected by Compulsive Sexual Behaviours and Porn Addiction - COSRT Accred
- Personalizing Therapy - Mick Cooper
- Tribes of Person-Centred - Mick Cooper
- Goals in Therapy - Mick Cooper
- Relational Depth - Mick Cooper
- Imago Therapy Part 1 - Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari
- Imago Therapy Part 2 - Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari
- Imago Therapy Part 3 - Dr Kalanit Ben- Ari
- Imago Therapy Part 4 - Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari
- Projection and Transference - Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari
- Beyond the Affair - Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari
- Considering Separation - Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari
- Treating "The Untreatable" - Terry Real
What Issues Can Sex Therapy Help With?
Problematic Sexual Behaviours and Porn Use
I can support you in identifying and understanding any issues that you're experiencing related to high sexual desire or pornography use,
These patterns can often lead to feelings of distress, shame or a sense of being out of control, impacting your relationships, work, or overall well-being. In a non shaming space, we will explore the roots of this concerns, helping you regain balance and peace in your life.
Individual Sex Therapy
Struggling with a Decreased Libido? Erection problems, Orgasm Difficulties, experiencing Painful Sex, Ejaculation Issues DE or PE. Anxiety, Depression or Self Esteem Issues?
Individual therapy provides a confidential one-to-one space to address these intimate concerns. I'll support you in exploring underlying themes, help you find solutions and build confidence for a more fulfilling sexual well-being.
Couples Therapy
I help couples tackle Communication Issues, Unhealthy Patterns of Behaviours, Intimacy Issues, and Healing from Infidelity and Affairs.
In a safe unbiased space, we'll confront root causes and develop practical strategies. My direct approach will hopefully empower you both to rebuild trust, enhance connection, and achieve a more fulfilling relationship together.
How Can Sex Therapy Help You?
Seeking therapy for sex and relationship concerns can feel like a big step, but it’s one that can lead to meaningful change. You may be struggling with issues around intimacy, desire, or unhealthy sexual behaviours and may feel stuck, ashamed, or unsure of how to move forward. Therapy offers you a space to explore these challenges with professional support, helping you to gain insight and develop healthier patterns.
Through a tailored approach, I will work with you to address your specific needs. Whether that means overcoming barriers to intimacy, working through past experiences, or improving communication in relationships. Therapy can help you build a deeper understanding of yourself and empower you to create more fulfilling connections in your life.
Reduced-Fee Consultation
Your first 50-minute consultation is offered at a reduced fee of £50
This session is designed for us to conduct a thorough assessment, providing a non-shaming space for you to share the issues you're struggling with.
It's a key opportunity for me to understand your needs and for us to begin planning your therapeutic journey together.
It's also a chance for you to experience my approach first hand and ensure we're the right fit for your journey forward.
There's no pressure, just an opportunity to gain clarity.
Session Fees
My session fees reflect my specialist qualifications, extensive experience, and the dedicated, confidential space I provide for your therapeutic work.
- Consultation (50-minute): £50
- Individual (50-minute): £80
- Couples (50-minute): £110
Payment Policy:
To secure your session, full payment is required via bank transfer at the time of booking.
Bank details will be shared with you as part of the booking process.
Cancellation Policy:
I require 48 hours notice of cancelling an online session.
Any cancellations made under the notice, will sadly incur in the full fee being withheld.
My Location and Practice Hours
My practice is based in Chester, Cheshire (CH1) UK. and I work completely online. This allows me to offer accessible psychosexual and relationship therapy to individuals, couples and multiple partnered people throughout the UK.
Whether you are Cheshire, Liverpool or anywhere else in the country, I provide a secure and confidential space for our work together.
Sessions are available weekly and fortnightly.
My diary works from week to week and I do not offer block bookings.
Practice Hours:
- Tuesdays: 10 AM till 7 PM
- Wednesdays: 10AM till 7 PM
- Thursdays: 10 AM till 3 PM
- Fridays: 10 AM till 3 PM
Get in touch
I aim to reply to all messages within 24 hours, Monday to Friday!
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Reach out today, I look forward to hearing from you.